Идиомы и фразеологизмы английского со словом end. Страница девять

Фразеологизмы со словом end. Страница девять

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short end
The worst or most unpleasant part.
The new boy got the short end of it because all the comfortable beds in the dormitory had been taken before he arrived.
The girls who served refreshments at the party got the short end of it. When everybody had been served, there was no cake left for them.
spend the night
To sleep somewhere.
It was so late after the party that we decided to spend the night at our friends' house.
spending money
pocket money
Money that is given to a person to spend.
When the seniors went to New York City on a trip, each was given $10 in spending money.
Father gave John a nickel in pocket money when he went to the store with Mother.
split end
An end in football who plays five to ten yards out from the tackle in the line.
The split end is one of the quarterback's most important targets for passes.
stick to one's knitting
tend to one's knitting
To do your own job and not bother other people.
The trouble with Henry is that he is always telling other people what to do; he can't stick to his knitting.
tag end
tail end
The end, farthest to the rear, last in line, nearest the bottom, or least important.
John was at the tail end of his class.
Mary's part in the play came at the tag end, and she got bored waiting.
Bill waited at the crossing for the tag end of a freight to go by.
tight end
An end in football who plays close to the tackle in the line.
The tight end is used to catch passes but most often to block.
to the bitter end
To the point of completion or conclusion. Used especially of a very painful or unpleasant task or experience.
Although Mrs. Smith was bored by the lecture, she stayed to the bitter end.
They knew the war would be lost, but the men fought to the bitter end.